云南省玉溪民族中学2022-2023学年高三下学期联合考试英语试题含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1In my opinion,_ shouldnt be any doubt that China will become one of the most powerful countries in the near future

2、AthisBthatCitDthere2- Ill send you the signed contract personally this time tomorrow.- Sorry, I _ a meeting then.Aam attendingBattendedChave attendedDwill be attending3Could I speak to_ is in charge of International Sales please?AwhoBwhatCwhoeverDwhatever4He _ a chance to try it again just now.A gav

3、e B will give C is given D was given5The high-anxiety focus on reading score may have narrowed student_to knowledge about the world that can improve their reading.Aidea Baid Cbelief Daccess6Many people complained about the stones lying on a road, but _ did anything about getting the stones out of th

4、e way.AbothBno oneCnoneDall7He liked the lovely dog so much that he _ his book and played with it immediately.Agave offBset asideCtook overDturned down8You look so angry. What happened?_ Id rather not talk about it.ANothing.BAll right.CGet away!DNo way!9Our team is world-class and it was no surprise

5、 that we won by such a margin.AlowBhighCwideDnarrow10 Have you watched the film “Avatar”? Not yet. But I the film is worth watching.Aam toldBwas toldChave toldDhave been told11If we use the new recycling method, a large number of trees .Aare savedBwill saveCwill be savedDhave saved12I _ about w hat

6、youve said and Ive decided to take your advice.AthoughtBhave been thinkingCwas thinkingDhad thought13Many of us see reading as an investment in ourselves，so its only natural that we want to learn something useful _ our efforts.Ain view of Bin response toCin parallel with Din return for14I like such

7、houses with beautiful gardens in front, but I dont have enough money to buy .AitBoneCthatDthis15According to the companys rule, ones payment is _ the work done, not to the time spent doing it.Ain proportion toBin addition toCin contrast toDin regard to16I will pick you up at 7 oclock tomorrow mornin

8、g. Is that all right?_. See you then.AId love to.BThats settled.CIts up to youDMy pleasure17_ and they will finish off the challenging job.AIn a weekBA week laterCAfter a weekDAnother week18It really annoys me when a persons cell phone goes off during a movie？Yeah， me too It really _Acosts me an arm

9、 and a legBgets on my nervesCbeats my brains outDpulls my legs19We have time and again _our position on Taiwan issue! Whatever happens, we wont change it!AexplainedBclarifiedCintroducedDconcluded20The case shocked the public, a hot debate over human nature on the Intemet.AcausesBcausedCcausingDto ca

10、use第二部分 阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。21（6分） This year marks the 170th anniversary of Paul Gauguins birth. He lived for just 54 years but he packed his brief life with activity.The French painter spent his early childhood in Peru before returning to France. As an adult, he continued to

11、 travel a lot. Most famously, he spent much of the last decade of his life in Tahiti, an island in southern Pacific Ocean. Indeed, Gauguin is best known for his colorful paintings of Tahitians and their culture.The restlessness of this great painter has been normal among modern artists since the mid

12、dle of the 19th century. Theyre never satisfied for long with a certain style or way of life. Once something becomes conventional, its turned down.The artistic culture that Gauguin developed from was that of Impressionism (印象派). Painters like Claude Monet had wanted to paint how they saw the world,

13、not how their teachers taught them it should be seen. Gauguin, and similar artists like his friend Vincent van Gogh, moved even further away from “respectable” art than the Impressionists. For them, it was not simply a matter of seeing the world differently, but feeling and thinking about it differe

14、ntly, too.Gauguin saw, felt and thought differently from most members of European society. He thought that European culture was too fancy and not spontaneous. This is why he turned to the traditions of other parts of the world, like Africa, and, eventually, Tahiti. Artists like Gauguin used the word

15、 “primitive” for these cultures, but not as a negative term. For him, Europe, in becoming modem, industrial and scientific, seemed less natural than other parts of the world.In truth, Gauguins paintings may be unconventional but they are certainly not “primitive”. They are the work of a painter with

16、 great awareness of what he was doing. It was this awareness that made him such an important painter for those that came after, in the 20th century. When we look closely at the works of Gauguin we begin to understand Pablo Picasso, and especially Henri Matisse, a little better.1、What can we infer ab

17、out Gauguins life?AHe had an unhappy childhood.BHe lived most of his life in Peru.CHe enjoyed painting in Tahiti.DHe preferred a traditional life style.2、Whats the main purpose of Paragraph 4?ATo explain why Gauguins works were popular.BTo point out where Gauguins inspiration came from.CTo show Gaug

18、uins different understanding of painting.DTo compare Gauguins painting style with Vincent van Goghs.3、Which of the following best explains “spontaneous” underlined in Paragraph 5?ANatural.BModern.CIndustrial.DScientific.4、The author mentions Picasso and Matisse in the last paragraph to show _.Atheir

19、 styles are different from GauguinsBgreat artists share many similaritiesCthey are as important as GauguinDGauguins influence on their works22（8分） When Apple cut its expectation benefit for the last quarter of 2018 because of slow sales of iPhones, markets were shocked. The companys share price, whi

20、ch had been sliding for months, fell by a further 10% on January 3rd, the day after the news came out. Apples suppliers shares were also hit. But Apples pain is humans gain. The fact that these magical devices are now so popular is something to be celebrated.Nearly 4bn of the 5.5bn adults on the pla

21、net now have one smartphone. They connect billions of people to the internets huge amount of information and services. Phones make markets more efficient and inspire growth. Yes, they can be used for wasting time and spreading disinformation. But the good far outweighs the bad. They might be the mos

22、t effective tool of development in existence.Actually this slowdown is the result of market saturation (饱和). After a decade of rapid taking-in, there is much less opportunity to sell handsets to first-time buyers as so few of them are left. And replacement cycles are becoming longer as new models of

23、fer only insignificant improvements. For all but the craziest fans, the slowing pace of upgrades comes as a welcome relief.Does that mean innovation (创新) is slowing? No. The latest phones contain amazingly clever technology such as 3D face-scanners and cameras assisted by artificial intelligence. Mo

24、reover, smartphones also provide a foundation for extra innovations, like mobile payments and video streaming, and for future ones, such as controlling “smart” home equipment or robotaxis.As computers become smaller, still more personal and closer to peoples bodies, many scientists believe that wear

25、able devices will be the next big thing. Even so, finding another product with the range of the smartphone is a tall order. The recent slowing of smartphone sales is bad news for the industry, obviously. But for the rest of humans it is a welcome sign that a transformative technology has become almo

26、st universal.1、The writer considers the slowdown of smartphone sales good news because _.Ait can make market more efficientBit slows crazy fans pace of upgradesCit means less disinformation will spreadDit indicates the popularity of smartphones2、We can infer from the text that _.Awearable devices wi

27、ll take the place of smartphones very soonBin the future people might take a smartphone-controlled robotaxiCApples suppliers shares hit a record high after the news came outDApples share prices are likely to go on sliding in the next decade3、What is the best title for the text?AA Brand New Age for H

28、umansBSmartphone, a Good Tool or a Bad Tool?CNew Technology in SmartphonesDBad News for Apple, Good News for Humans23（8分） There are many programs for high school students today that help lonely teenagers deal with loneliness. However, loneliness is not only an issue for teens but also an important a

29、nd rarely acknowledged one in the elderly.In Britain, Tracey Crouch was appointed to be the first Minister of Loneliness in order to address the issues caused by loneliness. This is the first time such a position has been created.In Britain, there are around 9 million people who say they are lonely

30、frequently. In Germany, a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum found that 20 percent of people over the age of 85 felt lonely, and 14 percent of those between age 45 and 65 felt socially lonely. In the United States, more than 25 percent of the population lives alone, more than 50 percent are u

31、nmarried.Loneliness is generally associated with heart disease, overweight, and anxiety. Additionally, the stress from loneliness can cause your cells to change on a molecular(分子)level that reduces its abilities to defend your body against diseases. In fact, doctors believe having feelings of loneli

32、ness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in regard to its effect on health!In Britain, the new Minister of Loneliness will help introduce government policies on the issue and fund a charityan organization for helping people in need, to devote their efforts towards aiding loneliness. There

33、 are charities that link lonely seniors to high school students in order to give them a line of communication whenever they feel lonely!The possibilities for the new Minister of Loneliness are endless. For example, she can provide education services to household businesses so that they can identify

34、lonely customers if they see one. Loneliness fits into the category of being a social issue that must be monitored by the entire community in order to help those in need. Therefore, government involvement in medical services and care for seniors and others is vital for happy seniors.1、How does the a

35、uthor develop Paragraph 3?ABy listing some statistics.BBy giving examples of lonely people.CBy pointing out similarities and differences.DBy comparing different cultures in different countries.2、What does the underlined word “equivalent” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?ARelevant.BSimilar.COpposite.DSup

36、erior.3、What will the Minister of Loneliness do?ADo housework for lonely people.BDevelop friendships with the elderly.CHelp fund charities to aid lonely people.DCommunicate with anxious school students.4、What is the main idea of the text?AUK becomes the capital of loneliness.BLoneliness affects old

37、peoples life worldwide.CMany teenagers suffer from loneliness.DUKs Minister of Loneliness settles loneliness.24（8分）Zulema Munoz collects seaweed in a small coastal town 100 miles south of Santiago, Chile. A good week may see her cut 1,100 pounds of seaweed from the rocks where it grows.Muftoz is one

38、 of the 30, 000 people for whom Chilean seaweed industry provides a livelihood. Throughout Latin America, the cultivation (种植) and collection of seaweed are gaining a support both as a source of food and as a means of ensuring food security in a region where 34 million people are food insecure and p

39、overty affects 47 percent of the rural population. Countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela have all explored seaweed production for food. Yet as demand outpaces production and wild stocks have declined， more attention is being paid to sustainable cul

40、tivation and harvesting methods that can keep the industry surviving.Seaweed has a long history in South American style of cooking. The native cooking of Chile made frequent use of cochayuyo, the most abundant of the country 750 types of seaweed. Today, cochayuyo is commonly found in place of meat i

41、ncharquican, a traditional dish cooked slowly in a closed pan.Kelp, a type of large brown seaweed, as the new vegetable is a global trend too, and for good reason. Nutritionally, seaweed is packed with iodine and other nutrients, and appears on trend-making menus in Googles New York cafeteria, thoug

42、h it used to be thought difficult to get people to eat it.While 83 percent of cultivated sea vegetables are produced for human consumption, we arent just eating it. Seaweed is used in fertilizers and animal feed, and seaweed-based food additives are likely in many products in your kitchen and bathro

43、om right now. Carrageenan, made from red seaweed, is in everything from shampoo and toothpaste to ice cream and some hot dogs.While seaweed grows readilythere are concerns that humans are taking too much of the wild stuff. It is possible that overexploitation of natural seaweed resources could lead

44、to significant ecological, economic, and social consequences at local, regional, and even global scales. In Latin American countries like Brazil and Peru, where the seaweed industry is based on harvesting wild seaweed rather than cultivated, the need for environmentally friendly models is urgent.1、W

45、hat do you know about seaweed?AIt is hard to grow. BIt is good to health.CIt tastes delicious. DIt costs a great deal.2、What can we learn from the passage?AHow people collect weed. BWhat people do with seaweed.CHow people cook with seaweed. DWhere people trade seaweed.3、Why is seaweed cultivated acc

46、ording to the passage?ATo make the best of the seas and to increase the export of seaweed.BTo help more people out of poverty and to open up its new markets.CTo meet the needs of the market and to preserve the wild resources.DTo cut the costs of seaweed industry and to benefit rural population.25（10

47、分）Many people feel stressed out about buying and giving gifts around holidaysBut have the holidays become too materialistic and more about the gifts than the feelings behind them?Throughout the world，many cultures mark holidays with gifts and foodHoliday traditions bring people together and allow us

48、 to feel a part of family and communityThe gifts and food that we share are all about expressing a sense of appreciation and joyThe gifts of a few generations ago were probably more common and homemadeEven the people who could afford expensive presents probably didnt do as much buying and spending a

49、s we do todayBut with our culture growing more commercial，sometimes the original meaning behind the tradition gets lostNot only is the pressure on spending money on the right present，but many people also find that when gifts become the focus of a holiday，it puts too much emphasis on receivingIts too

50、 easy to have high expectations of whats in that beautifully wrapped boxand that can set anyone up for disappointmentNo wonder we often hear about people having the“holiday blues”feeling sad or emptyNot all people think the holidays are too materialistic，of courseMost appreciate the traditional aspe

51、cts of the holidaysAnd some love shopping and are just fine with a11 the giving and receivingBut if youre feeling a little empty about the holidays，what can you do? One key to a relaxing and meaningful holiday is finding what works best for you，both in terms of gift giving and other holiday traditio

52、nsPutting some thought into what the holidays mean to you and then focusing your energies on those aspects that leave you feeling most satisfied can help you let go of the stuff that may be stressing you out1、What can we learn about the holiday gifts generations ago?AThey were valuelessBThey were hi

53、ghly valuedCThey were given little attentionDThey were more about expressing feelings2、What is the result of focusing too much on receiving?AReceivers are often disappointedBGifts become the focus of holidaysCOur culture grows more commercialDMuch more money was spent on gifts3、According to the text

54、，how can we make holidays more meaningful?AAvoiding giving and receiving giftsBFiguring out your real expectationsCDoing some shopping in the holidaysDPutting more thought into the gifts to give4、What can be the best title for the text?AThe Changes in Giving GiftsBWhat Stresses You out on Holidays?C

55、Are the Holidays Too Materialistic?DThe Development of Holiday Traditions第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and DFill in each blank with a word or phrase t

56、hat best fits the context.When I was in high school, I didnt know anything about engineering. At that time, when the car I drove needed repairing, I was afraid to take it to the 1 Because honestly, the mechanic could have 2 me an electric can opener and said, “This is part of your car and its 3 -pay

57、 me to fix it.” Then I wouldnt have known any better.At the end of my junior year of high school, I heard about a summer program 4 to interest girls in engineering. The six-week program was free, and students were 5 college credits and a dorm room at the University of Maryland. I applied to the prog

58、ram, not because I wanted to be an engineer, but because I was looking forward to 6 and wanted to stay away from my parents for six weeks.I was accepted to the program and I earned six engineering credits. The next year I entered the university as an engineering student. Five years later I had a deg

59、ree and three good job offers.I cant help shaking 7 I hear about studies that show women are 8 when it comes to math. They imply that I am a little stupid. Im not, but I 9 know that if I hadnt met with that summer program, I wouldnt be an engineer.When I was growing up, I was told, as many students

60、were, to do what I was best at. But I didnt know what that was. Most people think that when you are 10 something, it comes easily to you. But this is what I discovered: just because a subject is 11 to learn, it does not mean you are not good at it. You just have to grit your teeth and work hard to g